”The Office” Interactive Game Arrives at a Cubicle Near You

MumboJumbo and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group Launch Fun-Filled Casual Game for PCs Everywhere

Casual game players and fans of The Office can now play a new interactive game based on the Emmy Award-winning NBC television series. Developed and published exclusively by premium casual games publisher MumboJumbo, in collaboration with the Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, The Office game launches at leading retailers nationwide and across top gaming portals in time for the holiday season.

“What we find so special about The Office is the unique personality of the characters, the quirky humor of the plots and the universal familiarity of the workplace,” said Mark Cottam, CEO of MumboJumbo. “We’ve worked hard to integrate these characteristics with a fun and proven casual game mechanic to create an incredibly accessible gaming and entertainment experience.”

“The audience for casual game playing is growing at a phenomenal rate,” said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, for Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. “The Office game is a complementary way for players and fans to engage with the characters and the world from their favorite show, and is designed so that they can enjoy it in ‘snack-sized’ sessions – 15 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes at night, maybe even a few minutes during the work day when the boss is not looking! We look forward to seeing the game on desktops throughout the nation.”

In The Office game, players interact with animated renditions of the characters from the hit series and maneuver through the Scranton Branch of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in a frantic race to help co-workers process orders. The frenzied fun of The Office gives players the chance to play hilarious pranks on unsuspecting rivals, based on events from the show. To further capture the tone of the series, the introductory story for the game was written by Anthony Farrell, a writer from the show, while photos and audio clips from the series have also been included.

The much-anticipated game delivers a new twist to the “task-management” style of gameplay that features computer-controlled rivals and more varied action. The in-game caricatures of cast favorites, seasonal decorations at the Scranton office and collectible in-game items inspired by the show, such as “Schrute bucks,” round out the fun and humorous gaming experience.

The Office game is now available at www.mumbojumbo.com as well as at leading retailers nationwide. It will be available for download exclusively at MSN®Games beginning November 20th, and across top gaming sites worldwide starting December 4th. The title is rated ‘E’ for Everyone.

About MumboJumbo

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, MumboJumbo LLC™ is a worldwide publisher, developer and mass marketer of premium casual games for PCs and game consoles. MumboJumbo games are downloadable at its website as well as key game portals, or purchased at retail through mass merchants, computer retailers and specialty outlets. MumboJumbo owns and operates three studios located in Dallas, Los Angeles and Vladivostok, Russia, and publishes and distributes software through its subsidiaries worldwide. For more information please visit our website at www.mumbojumbo.com.

About Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms (UPDPG) is responsible for global digital product development, production, licensing, distribution, and growth strategy for the extensive catalogue of Universal’s properties across new and emerging digital platforms, including mobile, video game consoles, personal computers, and other portable devices. With a worldwide mandate to help shape the digital future of Universal Pictures, the Group has offices in Universal City, California; London, England; and Tokyo, Japan.

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group is a unit of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is a division of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

About NBC Universal Television Distribution

NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. The NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution division is responsible for the distribution of NBC Universal product to all forms of television within the U.S. and Canada. This includes distribution of current and library film and television product, including formats and non-scripted programming, in the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages.

About the Series

“The Office” is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels (who developed the series for American television), Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Howard Klein. The series is a production of Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille LLC and Universal Media Studios. Since its premiere on NBC in March 2005, “The Office” has established itself as a genuine hit, earning prestigious television honors such as the 2006 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, 2006 Peabody Award, 2006 AFI Honor, Producers Guild Award, Writers Guild Award, SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy and 2006 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (Steve Carell). “The Office” airs Thursdays on NBC.

Contacts

MumboJumbo
Michelle Lentz, 214-855-5955
mlentz@mumbojumbo.com